The Dutch La Trobe communication questionnaire (LCQ): cognitive pretesting and evaluation of content validity | Synapse
April 1, 2026Open Access
The Dutch La Trobe communication questionnaire (LCQ): cognitive pretesting and evaluation of content validity
Key Points
The aim is to improve identification and management of complex communication disorders (CCDs) in the Netherlands through evaluating the LCQ.
Conducted cognitive pretesting for assessment of the LCQ.
Evaluated content validity based on pretesting results.
Utilized feedback from experts and target population.
Findings support the content validity of the LCQ.
Pretesting indicated areas for improvement in questionnaire design.
Abstract
This study is a step toward improving the identification and management of CCDs in the Netherlands. In addition, the results of this study provide evidence for the content validity of the LCQ.